Words of wisdom from Helen Keller:
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature,
nor do the children of humans as a whole experience it.
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
American Helen Keller became blind as the result of a serious childhood illness. With the help of her devoted teacher Annie Sullivan, she went to become one of the twentieth-century's most inspirational writers, as well as a champion for the disabled, women, and human rights.
Search long and hard, but you will be hard pressed a more risk aversive soul than me. That's why I like this quote. It reminds the scared rabbits among us that we can't really run or hide from life's risks. They will find us, and we must face them. Better the daring adventure than the dull, lonely cower.
So be bold. Be brave. And hold on tight.
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